US Bridges

Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.38NCL Mart; 1.34-RTE108 · Structure no. 000000000010055

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,774 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Mtn RD/174
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.38NCL Mart; 1.34-RTE108
RouteState Highway 174
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71826, -79.88144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,031 (2022)
Projected traffic17,774 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 13,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kings Mtn RD/174 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.